Clemmons COVID-19

5/11/2020

ON-SITE SERVICES RESUME AT PUBLIC WORKS

To assist with additional waste, recycling, and cardboard, Clemmons’ citizens are invited to bring their excess to the Public Works facility between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m, Monday through Friday (except holidays).

We are not requiring sign-in at this time due to Covid-19. These services are limited to Village of Clemmons residents, and you may be asked to show ID.

TRASH COMPACTOR

Bagged, household trash only.

No bulky items.

No hazardous waste, electronic waste or construction debris allowed.

No carpets or rugs.

CARDBOARD RECYCLING COMPACTOR

Flatten cardboard boxes.

Large cardboard boxes must be broken down to a size that will fit within the compactor opening

MULCH When available, mulch can be loaded at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday - please note mulch is only loaded at these times and not throughout the day. Mulch is not available on rainy days. All trucks and trailers must have side walls and be covered (example: with a tarp) before leaving the yard. For mulch availability call Public Works at 336-766-9170.

4/16/2020

PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY CLOSED until further notice

All Clemmons Government Facilities will continue to be closed to residents until further notice. Safety is our top priority. Please note, there will be NO Access to the trash compactor, cardboard recycling compactor, mixed recycle container, or mulch.

4/15/2020 UPDATE:

CLEMMONS ISSUES THIRD DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

Today Mayor John Wait signed a third State of Emergency order that will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 16, 2020. Upon the order’s taking effect, Clemmons will no longer have separate stay-at-home restrictions. Instead, the Governor’s stay-at-home restrictions, including but not limited to those in Executive Orders 121 and 131, will be the only mandatory restrictions in the Village.

The new State of Emergency recommends, but does not require, that everyone in the Village use facemasks as recommended by the CDC or the NCDHHS. It also recommends, but does not require, that businesses create and maintain a protective barrier between employees and customers at the point of sale, if applicable; make hand-sanitizer available to employees and customers and encourage hand-washing to the extent recommended by the CDC or the NCDHHS; post signage to remind employees and customers to maintain social distancing; and continue virtual, curbside, delivery, or other methods that facilitate a contact-free transaction.

3/27/2020 UPDATE:

PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY CLOSED until April 20, 2020

Due to the Shelter in Place order for the Village of Clemmons, Public Works Facilities will be closed to residents beginning March 27, 2020 at 3 PM. Please note, there will be NO Access to the trash compactor, cardboard recycling compactor, mixed recycle container, or mulch.

LIMB COLLECTION (continuing at this time)

GRASS AND LEAF COLLECTION (continuing at this time)

WASTE MANAGEMENT TRASH AND RECYCLING (operating on normal collection schedule at this time)

3/25/2020 UPDATE:

Today Mayor John Wait signed a second State of Emergency and issued restrictions requiring residents to shelter in place. (Frequently Asked Questions) The order will take effect on Friday, March 27, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., and will remain in effect until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020, or until modified or rescinded. The emergency proclamation says that:

All Clemmons residents must not travel or carry on any business except as allowed in the proclamation;

All public and private gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited (residents of households excepted);

Residents may engage in essential activities, like shopping for groceries or household items, picking up take-out food from restaurants, engaging in outdoor activities, taking care of others, or working as permitted in the proclamation;

If residents do any of these essential activities, among others outlined in the order, they must maintain a distance of at least six feet from other individuals as much as possible;

Essential businesses should continue to operate, and they must comply as much as possible with social distancing requirements (six feet of separation);

Non-essential businesses may also continue to operate, but they must do so by complying with social distancing requirements and keep gatherings to ten people or less;

Non-essential entry into the Village is discouraged, but not prohibited; and

Restrictive precautions and screenings for employees at nursing home and elder care facilities is encouraged but not required.

If residents and businesses can comply with these restrictions before this Friday, they are strongly urged to do so. Given the confirmation of community spread in Forsyth County, and the inability to conduct widespread testing, sheltering in place is the best option to prevent spread of the virus.

Mayor Wait consulted extensively with local health officials from Novant, local leaders and elected officials, and staff before drafting and signing the proclamation. It is hoped that this order will prevent local healthcare providers from being overwhelmed in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 in or near Clemmons, especially when combined with the new restrictions going into effect today from Governor Cooper. Mayor Wait has been and will continue to communicate and work with neighboring municipalities, Forsyth County, and the State to combat this emergency.

The Governor has assured local leaders that the State’s supply lines for food and essential household items are strong. Clemmons residents should not to overbuy or hoard food and household items. The proclamation will be constantly evaluated and reviewed during the next few weeks based on the latest news and updates.

The Village of Clemmons is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy community. This includes residents as well as Village employees.

The Village has been monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and is implementing guidelines and recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the State and Forsyth County for preemptive measures to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Effective immediately through April 15, all public programs and events hosted by the Village of Clemmons are postponed. (See comprehensive list)

Please avoid visiting Village facilities, instead of using other methods of handling Village business, such as by phone, email, postal mail, etc. Concern for the community and employees is the Village’s priority. Several residential concerns can also be reported online.

Trash and recycling pickup will remain on schedule at this time. The annual bulk pick-up is still on schedule as well.

We are aware that our response to the COVID-19 outbreak may change quickly depending on the virus’ spread.

We will rely on guidance from the CDC, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Forsyth County Health Department to make decisions that are in the best interest of our employees and the public.

The Village of Clemmons encourages residents to visit the State website at ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or call the hotline 866.462.3821 for the most up-to-date information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).